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How Many People Are Named Erica?
Estimated people named Erica living in the U.S. today
220,534
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 232,485
- Peak year: 1986 (10,031 births)
- Estimated living today: 220,534
Erica by age group — who carries the name today?
Erica popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Erica
Erica has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 232,485 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 220,534 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,550 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ericas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Erica in the US?
An estimated 220,534 people named Erica are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Erica uncommon — about 1 in 1,550 Americans.
Is Erica a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Erica is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Erica most popular?
Erica peaked in 1986, when 10,031 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Erica?
Erica ranks #241 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).